U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York News

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York News


Mar 3, 2025

New York real-estate firm accuses multiple Hong Kong entities of crypto-fraud scheme

A New York real-estate developer has filed a lawsuit against several individuals and entities accused of orchestrating a crypto-fraud scheme known as pig-butchering scams that cost him over $3.6 million dollars.

Mar 3, 2025

Construction companies accused of wage violations

A former employee has filed a lawsuit against multiple construction companies alleging they failed to pay overtime wages according to federal and state laws.

Feb 28, 2025

Fair Housing Justice Center accuses Brooklyn Developer CW Realty Group of discrimination against disabled tenants

The Fair Housing Justice Center has filed a lawsuit against CW Realty Group in Brooklyn for allegedly failing to provide accessible housing options in their new developments as required by law.

Feb 28, 2025

Lawsuit claims negligence by Staten Island University Hospital led to permanent disabilities

A woman has filed a lawsuit against Staten Island University Hospital alleging medical malpractice after suffering permanent injuries due to delayed diagnosis and treatment of cauda equina syndrome.

Feb 27, 2025

Dave & Buster's accused of violating telemarketing laws by former customer

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Dave & Buster's for allegedly sending promotional text messages at illegal times under federal telemarketing laws.

Feb 27, 2025

Unlawful termination lawsuit filed against Air Company Holdings

Dr. Stafford Sheehan has taken legal action against Air Company Holdings for allegedly terminating him unlawfully in retaliation for whistleblowing activities concerning compliance issues within the company.

Feb 26, 2025

Real estate firm accused of massive Ponzi scheme

A group of investors has accused a real estate firm and its executives of running a Ponzi scheme involving millions in fraudulent investments.

Feb 26, 2025

Former tenured teachers sue NYC Department of Education over vaccine mandate implementation

Two former tenured teachers have filed a lawsuit against the NYC Department of Education alleging unconstitutional handling of COVID-19 vaccine mandates that violated their rights.

Feb 22, 2025

EMCORE Corporation accused of misleading shareholders regarding proposed merger

A shareholder has filed a lawsuit against EMCORE Corporation and its board members for allegedly providing misleading information about a proposed merger with Velocity One Holdings that undervalues their shares compared to another offer from Mobix...

Feb 22, 2025

Mindful Care accused by former patient over alleged privacy violations

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Mindful Care Inc., a mental health service provider accused of unlawfully sharing sensitive patient data through third-party tracking technologies like Meta Pixel and Google Analytics.

Feb 21, 2025

Etienne family accuses Locust Valley School District of racial discrimination following violent incident

A family has filed a lawsuit against Locust Valley High School and its district alleging racial discrimination after an altercation at a basketball game led to physical injuries and emotional distress.

Feb 21, 2025

Allstate accuses medical practices in Richmond Hill of massive insurance fraud scheme

On February 7, Allstate Insurance Company filed a lawsuit, accusing several medical practices and individuals of orchestrating a massive insurance fraud scheme.

Feb 19, 2025

Orthosupply accuses GEICO Insurance Group of fraudulent denial practices

Orthosupply has filed a lawsuit against GEICO alleging fraudulent denial of insurance claims related to durable medical equipment for accident victims.

Feb 19, 2025

Former employee alleges Royalton Entities misappropriated tips

William Orgera has filed a lawsuit against Royalton on the Greens LLC and related entities alleging unlawful tip appropriation under FLSA and NYLL laws.

Feb 17, 2025

Food manufacturer Maxi Canada Inc. accused of deceptive advertising over 'natural' claims

Three Brooklyn residents have filed a class action lawsuit against Maxi Canada Inc., accusing them of falsely marketing their chicken nuggets as all-natural despite containing synthetic ingredients.

Feb 17, 2025

Major toothpaste brand accused of deceptive marketing over toxic ingredients

Douglas White has filed a class-action lawsuit against Colgate-Palmolive Co. and Tom's of Maine over allegations that their children's toothpaste contains harmful levels of lead and arsenic without proper disclosure on packaging or advertising...

Feb 14, 2025

Uber sues multiple law firms and medical practices over alleged fraudulent injury claims

Uber Technologies has filed a lawsuit against several law firms and medical practices in New York for allegedly orchestrating a fraudulent scheme involving fake injury claims from minor vehicle collisions.

Feb 13, 2025

Igloo Products faces class action lawsuit over alleged false environmental claims

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Igloo Products Corp., accusing them of misleading consumers with false environmental claims about their coolers' biodegradability and origin.

Feb 13, 2025

Brooklyn Parent sues NYC DOE for failing to provide special education services

In a lawsuit filed in January 2025, a parent accuses the New York City Department of Education of failing to provide necessary educational services for her disabled child as required by law.

Feb 12, 2025

Lawsuit alleges town zoning changes constitute illegal property taking

Kincade Enterprises LLC has taken legal action against the Town of Brookhaven over zoning changes they claim illegally restrict development on their property.